Children of Chance (1949 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Founder | Luigi Zampa |
Key people | John Sutro, Ludovico Toeplitz, Michael Medwin, Nino Rota |
| Products | Film |
Children of Chance is a British drama film from 1949, directed by Luigi Zampa and featuring performances by Patricia Medina, Yvonne Mitchell, and Manning Whiley. The production was overseen by John Sutro and Ludovico Toeplitz, with a musical score composed by Nino Rota. Filming took place on location in Ischia, concurrently with the Italian-language version titled Alarm Bells, also directed by Zampa but starring a separate ensemble. The original Italian script was adapted for English-speaking viewers by Michael Medwin.
Synopsis
During World War II, Agostina accumulates earnings through the black market in Rome and entrusts these funds to the priest of her native village. When she returns to retrieve the money, she learns that the priest has passed away, and his successor has allocated the funds toward establishing an orphanage.
Cast
- Patricia Medina as Agostina
- Manning Whiley as Don Andrea
- Yvonne Mitchell as Australia
- Barbara Everest as Francesca
- Eliot Makeham as Vicar
- George Woodbridge as Butcher
- Frank Tickle as Mayor
- Eric Pohlmann as Sergeant
- Edward Lexy as Doctor
- Carlo Giustini as Marco
See also
- Alarm Bells (1949)